Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 732511 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - GROUND FAULT IN PORTABLE HANDLAMP

Accident Summary Nr: 732511 -- Report ID: 0454510 -- Event Date: 06/25/1987
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
105419865	06/29/1987	7513	0	Ryder Truck Rental Co.

Abstract: A TRUCK MECHANIC WAS SERVICING A DIESEL TRUCK IN A PIT IN A VEHICLE REPAIR SHOP. THE EMPLOYEE WAS USING A TROUBLE LIGHT THAT HAD INSULATION IN POOR CONDITION (EXPOSING LIVE PARTS), THAT HAD A METAL GUARD, AND THAT HAD A RECEPTACLE AND SWITCH IN ITS HANDLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE LIGHT WAS CONNECTED TO A RECEPTACLE THAT HAD REVERSED POLARITY. THE LIGHT WAS OF THE GROUNDING TYPE WITH A THREE-CONDUCTOR CORD; HOWEVER, THE GUARD WAS LOOSE. THE METAL GUARD BECAME ENERGIZED, ELECTROCUTING THE MECHANIC, WHO WAS WET WITH PERSPIRATION.

Keywords: E GI V, ELECTRICAL, REVERSE POLARITY, ELECTROCUTED, GROUND FAULT, EQUIPMENT GROUNDING, ELECTRIC LIGHT--PORT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	105419865			Fatality	Electric Shock	Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics

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